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Synonyms for dodger
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : doj-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɒdʒ ər |
Top 10 synonyms for dodger Other synonyms for the word dodger
- absconder
- advertisement
- bilk
- bluff
- bolter
- cheat
- chiseler
- circular
- clip
- confidence artist
- confidence operator
- conniver
- corn dab
- corn dodger
- cozener
- crafty fellow
- crafty rascal
- deceiver
- decoy
- defrauder
- derelict
- displaced person
- dodger
- double-crosser
- double-dealer
- émigré
- enticer
- escaped prisoner
- escaper
- evacuee
- fake
- falsifier
- fly-by-night
- forger
- four-flusher
- fraud
- goof-off
- gouger
- grifter
- hermit
- hunted person
- hypocrite
- idler
- impostor
- inveigler
- jail-breaker
- jockey
- leaflet
- loafer
- masquerader
- mechanic
- mountebank
- operator
- opportunist
- outcast
- outlaw
- pamphlet
- pretender
- quack
- rascal
- recluse
- refugee
- rogue
- rook
- runagate
- runaway
- scammer
- scoundrel
- shark
- sharp
- sharper
- shirker
- shyster
- slicker
- smoothie
- stray
- swindler
- thief
- transient
- trickster
- truant
- vagabond
- victimizer
- waif
- walkout
Définition of dodger
Origin :- 1560s, "one who dodges," in the literal or figurative (especially underworld) senses of dodge. The U.S. word meaning "corn cake" is recorded from 1831, perhaps a different word (cf. Northern English dialectal dodge "lump, large piece," 1560s).
- As in malingerer : noun slacker
- As in swindler : noun person who cheats another
- As in Artful Dodger : noun young thief
- As in hush puppy : noun deep-fried cornbread ball
- As in handbill : noun bulletin
- As in cheat : noun person who fools others
- As in sharper : noun cheat
- As in victimizer : noun cheat
- As in escapee : noun fugitive
- As in fugitive : noun person escaping from law or other pursuer
- Old Dodger killed a plug hoss tryin' to beat them to the river.
- Extract from : « Shawn of Skarrow » by James Tandy Ellis
- And one of Nimble's points had stung Dodger like a hornet's sting.
- Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey
- Nimble had been so interested in his own horns that he hadn't looked at Dodger's.
- Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey
- "I've been having fun with Dodger the Deer," Nimble explained.
- Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey
- But for every buffet he repaid Dodger, Dodger gave him another that was heavier than ever.
- Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey
- But the other, whose name was Dodger, was not quite quick enough.
- Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey
- After a short pause, the Dodger reappeared, and whispered Fagin mysteriously.
- Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens
- That ere Dodger has such a run of luck that theres no standing again him.
- Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens
- You should have known the Dodger, my dear; you should have known the Dodger.
- Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. III (of 3) » by Charles Dickens
- Ill come on, replied the Dodger, brushing his hat with the palm of his hand.
- Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. III (of 3) » by Charles Dickens
Antonyms for dodger
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